Two months seems like an eternity in any other case. But the two months I’ve spent in Paris are perhaps the fastest two months in my entire life. I’ve experienced and learned an enormous amount of things in a small period of time. I still remember my very first day when I landed at the…

Success in the US is associated with the hustle and grind. People work hard and often push their physical limits to get things done and this is a source of pride. High salaries, quick promotions, and prestigious companies are what people chase. Moreover, people are quite willing to take risks when it comes to their…

The longer the stay in a foreign country, the more important it becomes to try to act how a local would. Needless to say, it is not possible to completely blend in; even after living in France for years, some people still have habits or mindsets from their home country. But people appreciate seeing someone…

Never forget to say “Bonjour” at the beginning of any interaction and a “Merci, au revoir” at the end. There are many stereotypes that French people are unkind, specifically Parisians. This is simply a result of different styles of communication across different cultures. One simple aspect that is overlooked so much but makes a massive…

Whenever I speak of Paris, people always assume I am on vacation mode. “Wow, Paris! Enjoy your holiday.” Every time someone says something along those lines, I can already tell they are imagining me posing in front of the Eiffel Tower with a giant croissant in my hand, or painting in front of the Seine…